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Pernfung 2

Pernfung 2

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The passenger ferry Pernfung 2 went aground off the coast of Keaw Island, Thailand.  The ferry was en route to Phuket Island from Pi-Pi Island with 115 passengers when it encountered heavy swells with waves reaching four to five meters.   The waves broke over the bow of the Pernfung 2 and the vessel began to take on water.  The Pernfung 2 proceeded to beach itself to avoid sinking.  The ferry Pichanon was alerted and diverted to Keaw Island where it safely rescued all the passengers.  No reports of injuries.  Reports state the owners plan to salvage the vessel valued around 18 million baht.

 

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Kanthicha

Kanthicha

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The 89 meter long, 2876 dwt LPG tanker Kanthicha caught fire while anchored at Phuket, Thailand.   The fire started in the communications room.  The crew attempted to put of the flames, but there was too much smoke.   The crew requested assistance with personnel from the Marine Department and a helicopter from the Thai Navy responding.   Their combined effort the fire was extinguished a few hours later.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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Sugar Water

Sugar Water

This is a map of the Chao Phraya River drainag...
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A barge sank on the Chao Phraya River in the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province of Thailand.   The barge had a cargo of 2,300 tons of sugar which was release into the river.   The sugar quickly dissolves and causes the oxygen levels in the river to drop.   The Pollution Control Department states the dissolved oxygen level in the river is at 1.9 mg/litre which is much lower than the normal levels of 3 to 6 mg/litre.   Also, the barge rests in a narrow section of the river which has stopped river traffic.  Clean up operations are being conducted and hopes that rainfall and water released by a dam upriver will restore the water quality.  Authorities are demanding the barge to be removed quickly as possible.

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